GUWAHATI: A 21-year- old woman was attacked by her former lover, Bikas Deka, in the Hatigaon area on Friday, October 18.
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The attack took place around 9:30 PM while the victim was on her way to the market near Bishnujyoti Path.
The victim, who suffered injuries to her abdomen and neck, is currently undergoing treatment at Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH). According to police reports, Bikas, a driver by profession, allegedly attacked her due to jealousy over her new relationship.
The woman had been living in a rented house on Abahan Path, owned by Advocate S.N. Borpujari. After the attack, Bikas reportedly sought refuge in a house on Bishnujyoti Road, where the family was out of town.
The knife used in the stabbing was recovered,
Talking to GPlus, an official from Hatigaon police station said, "The 21-year-old woman was attacked while she was going to the market around 9:30 p.m. near Bishnujyoti Path in Hatigaon. The accused has been arrested and is now being produced in court."